MANILA, Dec. 17 — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied with finality the petition of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) group called "Ang Ladlad," seeking to participate in the party-list elections next year.

December 17, 2009 11:00 pm· Comments Off on 10 running for QC Mayor in 2010 elections

MANILA, Dec. 17 - A total of 10 candidates, two from Novaliches district, are vying for Quezon Citys mayoral post while nine prospects are contesting the vice-mayoralty position in the May 2010 national elections.

MANILA, Dec. 17 – Quezon City officials on Thursday said there is a need for a strong tactical bond between the local government units (LGUs) and the national government in averting criminality in depressed areas of Metro Manila.

MANILA, Dec. 17 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Chief State Prosecutor Richard Fadullon on Thursday announced that the hearing for preliminary investigation in connection with the rebellion charges against the prominent members of the Ampatuan family and several others will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the DOJ Multi-Purpose Hall.

MANILA, Dec. 17  Two persons were hurt and close to 200 families lost their houses on Thursday afternoon when a fire of still undetermined origin hit an informal settlers' area near the Commonwealth Market in Barangay Batasan Hills in Novaliches, Quezon City.

MANILA, Dec. 17 - The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Thursday the reward for any information that would lead to the immediate arrest of Quezon City road rage suspect Jason Ivler has been raised to P1 million.